La Bamba
Movie
1987
PG-13
1 HOUR 48 MINS
Biography
Drama
Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock ‘n’ roll success in 1958, but as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash.
Cast & Crew
Lou Diamond Phillips Ritchie Valens
Esai Morales Bob Morales
Rosanna DeSoto Connie Valenzuela
Elizabeth Peña Rosie Morales
Danielle von Zerneck Donna Ludwig
Joe Pantoliano Bob Keane
Rick Dees Ted Quillin
Marshall Crenshaw Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer Eddie Cochran
Howard Huntsberry Jackie Wilson
Luis Valdez Director
Luis Valdez Writer
Bill Borden Producer
Taylor Hackford Producer
Stuart Benjamin Executive Producer
Adam Greenberg Cinematography
Don Brochu Film Editing
Sheldon Kahn Film Editing
Miles Goodman Original Music
Carlos Santana Original Music
Vince Cresciman Production Design
Rosemary Brandenburg Set Decoration
Sylvia Vega-Vasquez Costume Design
Junie Lowry-Johnson Casting
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